Taste of Summer

Outfit: Dress - Love Stitch, Shoes - Steve Madden, Bracelets - Cotton On

We had a lovely taste of Summer this weekend so naturally, I spent the day poolside. Remember when I was complaining about Summer and ready to bring out my Fall clothes? Well, that got old fast.

I bought this dress on eBay a year ago because I love white in the summer. I also love the loose, flowy peasant style of this dress. It also makes a lovely bathing suit cover up.

Can the weather be like this everyday from now on?

The Last Bit

 

 

 Outfit: Shorts - H&M ($5), Top - Cotton On ($10)

So the weather has been very sporadic lately. Some days it is ninety-five out and somedays it's a cool seventy. However, more times than not the weather still feels like a very hot summer season and as excited as I am to pull out boots and leggings, I've decided to soak up this hot weather as long as I can. I guess the jeans, leggings and boots will have to wait.

I bought these shorts on sale at H&M recently (can you believe they were $5?) and I was so pleased to find that they were actually flattering on. It's quite a change to go from jean cut-offs to high-waisted, pink and pleated shorts. However, these shorts are a perfect example of how you can make shorts look a bit dressy. While this look is still quite casual, it seems a bit more put together than low-waisted cut-offs. 

Either way I have been resisting this hot weather in anticipation for a cooler Fall, but there will be plenty of cold weather ahead of me so I will enjoy this last bit of heat with sun dresses and shorts. 

What are your feelings on this high-waisted shorts?

On A Day Like Today

Outfit: Jacket - H&M ($40), Shorts - Forever 21 ($18), Top - Cotton On ($16)

I know a lot of my posts feature outfits of mine that are a bit dressy for everyday looks (I am often the most dressed up in a lot of situations and places I go). However, I have received some feedback from you guys asking for some more casual looks. Yesterday, I had the day off and I had such a lovely time laying out enjoying the last bit of summer and then hitting happy hour for margaritas with friends. I decided to pull my jean cut-offs out because the time window I have to wear them is dwindling.

As it got later in the day I pulled out one of my favorite jackets. It is a double breasted sweatshirt blazer I picked up from H&M last spring. Honestly, one of my favorite purchases. Its such a great way to incorporate a casual jacket with a dressed up style. I also can not get enough of the striped inside :)

I'm wearing some of my favorite summer flats in this outfit, as well. They are a sort of nude slip moccasin I got on sale at Steve Madden probably seven years ago. Don't you just love finding things in your closet that you bought years ago, but are still completely cute?

Disney Matches Everything

                               

Outfit: Jeans - H&M ($40), Combat Boots - Boutique ($30), Daisy Top - Forever 21 ($14), Chambray Top - Cotton On ($20)

I'm a kid at heart. On any given day you can find me cuddled with my pup watching the Disney Channel for hours on end. Perhaps it stems from the fact my family vacation every year was a trip to Disneyland (ahh I miss those days). It's still on of my favorite places in the world.

I have always loved retro Disney memorabilia from brands like Disney Couture, unfortunately, this brand was always out of my budget. Luckily, about a year ago Forever 21, H&M and a few other of my favorite stores caught onto this trend and started carrying retro Disney tops. I now own a couple and they truly go with an abundance of outfits.

I've always been one to say (and I am sure you can tell from my blog) that I simply can't describe my style with one category. Somedays I'm hippie, somedays I'm boyish and somedays I'm super girly. And somehow these shirts find there way into each style. I bought my Daisy shirt months ago, but luckily it's still available online! So, if you fall in love with it like I did you can actually purchase it also :) Don't you just love that Daisy is wearing heart sunglasses in the shirt? Its my favorite detail. Because this shirt is so girly I chose to pair it with some combat boots to add for an interesting twist. My favorite way to wear combat boots is with girly pieces like this top or floral dresses. 

Check out these other cute Disney Items:

1. Forever 21 - $13.80

2. Forever 21 - $13.80

3. Forever 21 - $13.80

4. Forever 21 - $19.80

Every Girl Loves A Bargain

Outfit: LBD - LC for Kohls ($28), Red Heels - Jessica Simpson ($20), Blazer - Cotton On ($30).

One of my style icons has always been Lauren Conrad from MTV's, The Hills. She's classic while at the same time always keeping up with the latest trends. So, when she came out with the LC line at Kohls I was beyond excited. Not only is the line cute and well made, the items at Kohls are ALWAYS on sale. If you look online all these cute items featured below are not only on sale, but in-store there is always an additional 20%, 30% or 40% off. Take it one step further and Kohls always has coupons online or in the newspaper for a certain percentage off your purchase. It's really a great bargain for well made clothing!

In the pictures above I am wearing a LBD I got at Kohls this past spring for $28 (originally priced at $70). My favorite this about this simple black dress is the detail! It has a sweetheart neckline under the sheer and very cute ruffles at the bottom. These details make a simple black dress into something interesting and different. I've paired it with one of my favorite blazers and red heels. I love this blazer because it can be casual and dressy depending on the occasion.

Check out these LC item in Kohls stores now! All under $50 (not counting the additional discounts you can receive). To see her whole line click HERE.

Decades of Influence

Outfit: Headband - Forever 21 ($4), Skirt - Cotton On ($5), Top - Urban Outfitters ($20), Shoes - Steve Madden ($30)

These linked headbands started hitting the fashion scene months ago, but as I know all to well, seeing them on the runway and in magazines means you probably won't find them in stores for months. Lucky for us, they are now available at Forever 21, H&M, and Cotton On. However, I still haven't seen many people walking around wearing them. I scooped up two of them at Forever 21 recently, one leopard and one tribal. I just can't get enough of them. I have paired them with countless outfits and each time the outfit is completely transformed with this one accessory. I love when one simple item can completely change a look.

What I love about these headbands even more is that they are directly influenced by the fashion of the 20's, however, now they are been manufactured in modern prints. What a fabulous way to incorporate the past and future of fashion. Now, if you guys aren't completely getting the 20's influence take a look at these photos:

In the 1920's Paul Poiret was fashions "It" designer. He is accredited for being the Picasso of fashion in the roaring 20's, getting most of his influence from oriental muses. He made these 1920's turbans a fashion statement and you can clearly see the similarity between the turbans and the headband. Both coming to a peak and appearing knotted. The first picture in this series I found on Trendhunter.com, showing the influence the 1920's in the Fall Louis Vuitton Collection.

If you want to take the look one step further, go for the actual turban. Trendsetters like Rachel Zoe and SJP have already been seen sporting the vintage-trendy look. I, personally, love it. Its unique, interesting and chic. I know if I stumble upon the perfect turban out there, I'd love to create some outfits.